Aromatherapy and Anxiety

4 important things you need to know
about aromatherapy and anxiety.

What is aromatherapy and anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness. The feeling is similar to when you have exams or have an interview for a job that you desperately want. Those situations are called mild anxiety and it’s normal to feel anxious when facing something difficult.

The psychological symptoms can include: insomnia, feeling worried, tired and anger. Excessive anxiety is often associated with other mental health problems, such as depression.

Aromatherapy is about using essential oils that will provide the therapeutic benefit to a person suffering from anxiety.

How are aromatherapy and anxiety connected?

Aromatherapy can help in many ways, For example, when you are feeling afraid, you can enjoy the physical and emotional benefits provided by an aromatic bath. By bathing in tranquil and nerve calming herbs, you can fight fear naturally and release tension and anxiety.

Or you can create a massage to relax your muscle and also gain for your psychological benefits.

Using aromatherapy can only help the patients address their psychological issues by helping them relax, have a better sleep, and regain their strength from their hectic day. But you still have to take medications and counselling sessions to get cured. Please consult to your doctors for these treatments.

What essential oils can be used for aromatherapy and anxiety?

Essential oils bring calmness and balance without negative side effects. Essential oils used are :

lavender
frankincense
clay sage
bergamot
Melissa
vetiver
sandalwood
Roman chamomile

Recipe for aromatherapy and anxiety.

Another way of relaxing and getting rid of anxiety is through massage. The feeling of your body being massaged gently helps to relieve tension and can leave you feeling very refreshed. To make your own delightful massage oil, use six drops orange essential oil, six drops of Clary Sage along with three drops of Frankincense. Mix these essential oils with 1 ounce carrier oil, and enjoy the massage.

For Relaxing Bath :

You can add 10 drops of Roman Chamomile to a hot bath for a relaxing and soothing bath. Soak for at least 20 minutes to have a maximum benefit.

For Massage, you can try one of these blends:

Blend # 1 for massage:

2 tablespoons Almond Oil
12 drops Lavender Essential Oil
6 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
3 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil

Blend # 2 for massage:

This blend can be applied after you take a relaxing bath.

1 tablespoon Apricot Oil
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil

Aromatherapy and anxiety blend for air diffuser or oil burner:

These blends can create a relaxing and calming environment. You can relax and play your favorite music.

Blend # 1 for calming anxiety

3 drops bergamot essential oils
2 drops lavender essential oils
1 drops frankincense

Blend # 2 for calming anxiety

2 drops bergamot essential oils
2 drops lavender essential oils
2 drops Roman Chamomile

In aromatherapy, as with any primary or complementary therapy, the benefits will vary between individuals. From my experience, I consider it well worth a try.

Beside Aromatherapy and Anxiety, There are other Aromatherapy Treatment, such as:

Aromatherapy and Colds. - Aromatherapy and colds, The use of essential oils and other recipes that will make you better.

Essential Oils High Blood Pressure - A relaxing aromatherapy massage can also help to relax a person, and in so doing, will also assist in reducing high blood pressure. Find out which are essential oils for high blood pressure to use.

Aromatherapy and common ailments for children. - Essential oils that used for children, Blends for common ailment, such as, cold and cough, tummy rub, minor wounds, etc…

Essential oils for Hemorrhoids. - Natural treatment are always the best option, using essential oils for hemorrhoids treatment is both easy and highly effective way to give yourself hemorrhoids relief.

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